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Well put, however I believe this is a case of bad writing rather than bad actions. The author (most likely) needed Greed to have a good excuse to take over the kingdom. Due to her oh-so-forgiving characterisation, Eliana would have never wanted revenge. She would not have let Greed take over the kingdom without good reason either.
By trying to kill her, she had to accept the fact that they have no kindness whatsoever and that they wouldn't respect her husband without extreme measures. Hence, the author made some scenarios that would fulfil the conditions
Going there by dragon without sending even a letter of warning seems pretty stupid.
I mean... if she is going on a official capacity then shouldn't she do things the right way?
That kingdom is f*cked. And it seems mostly well deserved.
I just don't like when smart characters make VERY dumb decisions. Like ignoring protocol, appearing unannounced (resurrected from the dead) with an ex court sorcerer on a dragon trying (and succeeding) to invade the country (after all she went illegally) and all.
At the very least she should have landed a bit farther and walked the rest of the way.
Also, her rush to the palace only makes her and her kingdom look desperate. (Even if they are desperate she SHOULD NOT give that impression.)
Going with an army? Declaration of war. That seems about right. But the smart decision should have been along the lines of: Send a official message to the kingdom and after go with a small party as an ambassador.
Even if she is in a hurry, if she wants to establish a trade doing things that way is foolish. Her behaviour seems more of an excuse to make the kingdom an enemy?
Because let's get real. Someone that the country sent as an sacrifice comes back accompanied by the ex court sorcerer on the back of a flying monster along with a being that can manipulate plants without any warning and notice... who the hell will think, "oh! She's back to create friendly relations!"
Yeah, they were attacked without being listened to. And that sorcerer is obviously trash. Even so, his words weren't much of a stretch.
As someone who was trained to become a queen (and is a queen already) should she really rush to do things herself without thinking through? (￣∇￣")
I hope she doesn't make the same mistakes again.
Her family is obviously trash. They don't deserve her. But the one who is actually acting as a queen is Jill. While Eliana is... not.
The prince accepting to arrange an audience should be as a repayment for the offence he caused by accepting her father's appeal to change fiancees.
Insisting to go while hurt? While I'm sure in her mind it was self sacrifice... it screams desperation. Acting desperate like that will make others see her and her kingdom as easy prey. The trading will obviously be unfair.
They have a shitload of money. They aren't asking for alms. Her kingdom needs her to show a strong front and make the trade successful.
Thank god Jill was there to silence them and make her more believable.